Recording of an elicitation of words for insects, etc. The native speaker consultant, Aurangzeb, provides the English prompt while both Aurangzeb and Mohammad Suleman provide the Mankiyali singular and plural forms. Muhammad Suleman is a male teacher who is 36 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Janita Barman describes her experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a housewife with a high school education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. She is 38 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Jagadindu Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired government worker with a high school education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. He is 62 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Sreepada Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired government worker who speaks Bengali, Hindi, English, and Assamese in addition to Dimasa. He is 75 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Snigda Barman describes her experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a housewife with a high school education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. She is 52 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Sanjib Laobangdisa describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a worker who speaks Bengali, Hindi, Nagamese, and Assamese in addition to Dimasa. He is 46 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Sneha Barman describes her experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a student with a MA education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. She is 23 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Nayan Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a worker with a high school education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. He is 59 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Biswajit Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired government worker who is 63 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Bijoy Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a government worker with a BA education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. He is 34 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Usha Rani Barman describes her experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired teacher who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and Assamese in addition to Dimasa. She is 70 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Sabita Barman describes her experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a housewife who is 56 years old at the time of recording.

In this enlightening discussion, Prof. Tadeusz Slupski of Poland, a visitor to Zangskar since November 1977, discusses the cultural shifts over the decades with a couple from Sani village. Slupski narrates the socio-cultural transformations he witnessed since his initial visit and invites the couple to expand on these changes from their firsthand experiences. They discuss the nuances of the architectural evolution of Zangskari houses, delving into traditional heating and lighting methods, recalling cherished olden poems, songs, and dances—emphasizing the "chham" (Chham) dance and costumes, and reminisce about traditional weddings marked by horseback marriage processions. Dr. Jamphel Sheyan, Assistant Professor of English at GMDC, skillfully interprets the conversation, bridging Zangskari and English. Recorded in Sani village, Ladakh Union Territory, India.

In this insightful discussion, Gyafo (King) Phuntsok Dawa, the King of Padum, answers the questions raised on Zangskar and its history by Dr. Tadeusz Slupski, a regular visitor to Zangskar since 1977. Gyafo Dawa delves into the rich heritage of his lineage and the Zangskari royal family. He recounts the pivotal moment in June 1948 when Zangskar faced invasion from Pakistani forces, prompting his father and the entire family, accompanied by Kushok Bakula Rimpoche, to seek refuge in Himachal Pradesh. Dr. Slupski further inquires about the demographics of Zangskar, leading the discussion towards the significant societal and cultural changes Zangskar has experienced over the past four and a half decades, since he first visited. Recorded in Old Padum village, Ladakh Union Territory, India.

Group discussion about ongoing language documentation activities in the Rabha community.

Transcription and translation into English. Uday Chand Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired government worker with a high school education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. He is 70 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Bibhuti Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired government worker with a high school education who speaks Bengali and Hindi in addition to Dimasa. He is 60 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Hemon Barman describes her experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a housewife with a high school education who speaks Bengali and Hindi in addition to Dimasa. She is 58 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Sadhan Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a worker who speaks Bengali, Hindi, Manipuri, English, and Assamese in addition to Dimasa. He is 51 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Bijan Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired government worker with a high school education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and Assamese in addition to Dimasa. He is 64 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Brojogopal Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a retired government worker with a high school education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. He is 70 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Raj Barman describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a student with a BA education who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. He is 22 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Popula Barman describes her experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a housewife with a high school education who speaks Bengali and Hindi in addition to Dimasa. She is 50 years old at the time of recording.

Transcription and translation into English. Manash Hasnu describes his experience during the 2022 Assam floods. The speaker is a student who speaks Bengali, Hindi, and English in addition to Dimasa. He is 25 years old at the time of recording.